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Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Mental Health Facilities May Be Liable for Gross Negligence in Denying Voluntary Admission

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Matos v. Geisinger Med. Ctr., 334 A.3d 288 (Pa. 2025) - An individual with an extensive mental health history sought admission to two different mental health facilities for inpatient psychiatric care. However, both facilities...more

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Refusal to Provide Voluntary Inpatient Examination and Treatment to Persons Who Submit for Examination Now Subject to Review Under...

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Under Pennsylvania law, medical providers and facilities may be held liable for refusal to provide voluntary inpatient examination and treatment to a person who submits him or herself for examination and treatment when the...more

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